Eric Bradford Mays

Councilman Eric Bradford Mays was born to Rosie B. Mays and Pastor Louis Mays on September 16, 1958, in Flint, MI. He transitioned home with Christ Saturday, February, 24, 2024, at home in Flint, MI. Councilman Mays accepted Christ at an early age and was rooted in a Christian foundation. He was active in many ministries. As an adult he enjoyed church auxiliaries at both Shiloh Baptist Church and House of Prayer Baptist Church, where he was a regular attendee alongside his faithful serving mother. Councilman Mays was a proud Michigan State Spartan. Councilman Mays, fondly known as “Mays,” was a talented athlete who loved playing football and took his talents to Michigan State University after graduating from Flint Northern High School. His college undergraduate days included football and debating his colleagues and professors. Aside from his love for football and law, Mays was passionate about giving back. He was always the first to sign up for a volunteering event or donate to a cause. From advocating for the Flint water crisis to supporting youth empowerment, Mays positively impacted our community, and he will be truly missed. Mays retired from General Motors where he was a district Committeeperson (UAW Local 598), UAW Regional Office representative, elected Recording Secretary (UAW Local 699) and joined a greater fight to represent Flint’s First Ward as City Councilman. He became the world’s favorite city councilman with his viral phrase, “Point of Order!” His heart for his community resonated around the world.

Councilman Mays leaves to cherish his memory: step-mother, Martha Mays, son: Eric (Kim) Mays, of Grand Rapids, MI; beloved Aliya (Emmanuel) Armstrong of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren, Collin Mays, Brianna Mays, T’Keyshia E. Mays, and Xavier Mays of Grand Rapids, MI; siblings, sister, Veronica Simon of Flint, MI; Sherman Mays and Reginald Mays of Flint, Kevin Mays of Conyers, GA; step-siblings, Terri Lewis, Kimberly K. Robinson, and Susan Turner-Wright; a host of nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

Councilman Mays was preceded in death by his parents, Pastor Louis H. Mays and Rosie B. Mays; maternal grandparents, Henry and Julia Jones; paternal grandparents Wilson Mays and Mary Urquhart.

The family would like to express special thanks to Flint First Ward citizens, the Lento Law Group, One Life Memorials, House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church, Beverly’s Cakes and Catering, Flint Police Chief Terence Green, Flint City Clerk’s Office, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff at Paradise Funeral Chapel, and the entire world that embraced him and made his last days bountiful.